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TahunPelajaran 2022/ 2023
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Tipe 2

Choose the best answer by clicking A, B, C, D, or E.

1. Read the following text to answer the question.
The Good Stepmother
The old witch locked Hansel in a cage and set Gretel to clean the house. She planned to
eat them both. Each night the children cried and begged the witch to let them go. Meanwhile,
at home, their stepmother was beginning to wish she had never tried to get rid of the
children. “I must find them,” she said and set off into the forest.
Many hours later, when her feet were tired from walking, and her lips were dry from
thirst, she came to the cottage belonging to the witch. The stepmother peeped through the
window. Her heart cried out when she saw the two children. She picked up the broom
leaning against the door and crept inside. The witch put some stew in the oven when the
stepmother gave her an almighty push. The witch fell into the oven, and the stepmother shut
the door.
“Children, I have come to save you,” she said, hugging them tightly.
“I have done a dreadful thing. I hope in time you will forgive me. Let me take you home
and become a family again.”
They returned to their home, and the stepmother became the best mother anyone could
wish to have, and of course, they lived happily ever after!

What is the story about?

A. A witch who was really kind
B. A father who begged a witch for money
C. A stepmother saving children from a witch
D. Two children went to the forest for the first time
E. Two children saving their stepmother from a witch

2. Read the following text to answer the question.

The Good Stepmother
The old witch locked Hansel in a cage and set Gretel to clean the house. She planned to
eat them both. Each night the children cried and begged the witch to let them go. Meanwhile,
at home, their stepmother was beginning to wish she had never tried to get rid of the
children. “I must find them,” she said and set off into the forest.
Many hours later, when her feet were tired from walking, and her lips were dry from
thirst, she came to the cottage belonging to the witch. The stepmother peeped through the
window. Her heart cried out when she saw the two children. She picked up the broom
leaning against the door and crept inside. The witch put some stew in the oven when the
stepmother gave her an almighty push. The witch fell into the oven, and the stepmother shut
the door.
“Children, I have come to save you,” she said, hugging them tightly.
“I have done a dreadful thing. I hope in time you will forgive me. Let me take you home
and become a family again.”
They returned to their home, and the stepmother became the best mother anyone could
wish to have, and of course, they lived happily ever after!

How did the stepmother find her children?

 A. She fell into the cliff and found them
B. She walked into the forest to find them
C. She was pushed against the wall hard
D. She got tired and met her children accidentally
E. She peeped through the window of the cottage

3. Read the following text to answer the question.

The Good Stepmother
The old witch locked Hansel in a cage and set Gretel to clean the house. She planned to
eat them both. Each night the children cried and begged the witch to let them go. Meanwhile,
at home, their stepmother was beginning to wish she had never tried to get rid of the
children. “I must find them,” she said and set off into the forest.
Many hours later, when her feet were tired from walking, and her lips were dry from
thirst, she came to the cottage belonging to the witch. The stepmother peeped through the
window. Her heart cried out when she saw the two children. She picked up the broom
leaning against the door and crept inside. The witch put some stew in the oven when the
stepmother gave her an almighty push. The witch fell into the oven, and the stepmother shut
the door.
“Children, I have come to save you,” she said, hugging them tightly.
“I have done a dreadful thing. I hope in time you will forgive me. Let me take you home
and become a family again.”
owish to have, and of course, they lived happily ever after!

Which statement is NOT TRUE about the witch?

A. She fell into the deep ocean
B. She hated the children
C. She locked Hansel in a cage
D. She set Gretel to clean the house
E. She planned to eatHansel& Gretel
KunciJawaban: A

4. Geothermal energy is a potentially inexhaustible energy source ____ tapped by

humans for centuries but until recent years only on a small scale.
What is the proper verb to fill in the blank?
A. Has
B. Had
C. Has to
D. Had to
E. Has been

5. Read the following text to answer the question.

In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the most important United States export
product was cotton, favored by the European textile industry over flax or wool because it was
easy to process and soft to the touch. During the period, the mechanization of spinning and
weaving allowed significant centralization and expansion in the textile industry. At the same
time, the demand for cotton increased dramatically. American producers were able to meet
this demand largely because of the tile invention of the cotton gin by Eli Whitney in 1793.
Cotton could be grown throughout the South, but separating the fiber--or lint--from the
seed was laborious. Sea Island cotton was relatively easy to process by hand because its
fibers were long, and seeds were concentrated at the base of the flower. Still, it demanded a
long growing season, available only along the nation's eastern seacoast. Short-staple cotton
required a much shorter growing season, but the shortness of the fibers and their mixture
with seeds meant that a worker could hand-process only about one pound per day.
Whitney's gin was a hand-powered machine with revolving drums and metal teeth to pull
cotton fibers away from seeds. Using the gin, a worker could produce up to '50 pounds of lint
a day. The later development of larger gins powered by horses, water, or steam, multiplied
productivity further.
The interaction of improved processing and high demand led to the rapid spread of
cotton cultivation and a surge in production. It became the primary American export,
dwarfing all others. In 1802, cotton composed 14 percent of total American exports by value.
Cotton had a 36 percent share by 1810 and over a 50 percent share in 1830. In 1860, 61
percent of the value of American exports was represented by cotton of the value of American
exports in that year. Cotton was king in the trade of the young republic. The growing market
for cotton and other American agricultural products led to an unprecedented expansion of
agricultural settlement, mostly in the eastern half of the United States - west of the
Appalachian Mountains and east of the Mississippi River.

What happened in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries?

A. The European textile industry increased its demand
B. Cotton became the most important American export product
C. Cotton became the most important European export product
D. Mechanization of spinning and weaving changed the textile industry
E. Cotton became a profitable crop but was still time-consuming to process

6. Read the following text to answer the question.

In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the most important United States export
product was cotton, favored by the European textile industry over flax or wool because it was
easy to process and soft to the touch. During the period, the mechanization of spinning and
weaving allowed significant centralization and expansion in the textile industry. At the same
time, the demand for cotton increased dramatically. American producers were able to meet
this demand largely because of the tile invention of the cotton gin by Eli Whitney in 1793.
Cotton could be grown throughout the South, but separating the fiber--or lint--from the
seed was laborious. Sea Island cotton was relatively easy to process by hand because its
fibers were long, and seeds were concentrated at the base of the flower. Still, it demanded a
long growing season, available only along the nation's eastern seacoast. Short-staple cotton
required a much shorter growing season, but the shortness of the fibers and their mixture
with seeds meant that a worker could hand-process only about one pound per day.
Whitney's gin was a hand-powered machine with revolving drums and metal teeth to pull
cotton fibers away from seeds. Using the gin, a worker could produce up to '50 pounds of lint
a day. The later development of larger gins powered by horses, water, or steam, multiplied
productivity further.
The interaction of improved processing and high demand led to the rapid spread of
cotton cultivation and a surge in production. It became the primary American export,
dwarfing all others. In 1802, cotton composed 14 percent of total American exports by value.
Cotton had a 36 percent share by 1810 and over a 50 percent share in 1830. In 1860, 61
percent of the value of American exports was represented by cotton of the value of American
exports in that year. Cotton was king in the trade of the young republic. The growing market
for cotton and other American agricultural products led to an unprecedented expansion of
agricultural settlement, mostly in the eastern half of the United States - west of the
Appalachian Mountains and east of the Mississippi River.

According to the passage, what was the one advantage of sea island cotton?
A. Long fibers
B. Cotton trade
C. Long growing season
 D. Abundance of seeds amount
E. Adaptability to different climates

7. Read the following text to answer the question.

In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the most important United States export
product was cotton, favored by the European textile industry over flax or wool because it was
easy to process and soft to the touch. During the period, the mechanization of spinning and
weaving allowed significant centralization and expansion in the textile industry. At the same
time, the demand for cotton increased dramatically. American producers were able to meet
this demand largely because of the tile invention of the cotton gin by Eli Whitney in 1793.
Cotton could be grown throughout the South, but separating the fiber--or lint--from the
seed was laborious. Sea Island cotton was relatively easy to process by hand because its
fibers were long, and seeds were concentrated at the base of the flower. Still, it demanded a
long growing season, available only along the nation's eastern seacoast. Short-staple cotton
required a much shorter growing season, but the shortness of the fibers and their mixture
with seeds meant that a worker could hand-process only about one pound per day.
Whitney's gin was a hand-powered machine with revolving drums and metal teeth to pull
cotton fibers away from seeds. Using the gin, a worker could produce up to '50 pounds of lint
a day. The later development of larger gins powered by horses, water, or steam, multiplied
productivity further.
The interaction of improved processing and high demand led to the rapid spread of
cotton cultivation and a surge in production. It became the primary American export,
dwarfing all others. In 1802, cotton composed 14 percent of total American exports by value.
Cotton had a 36 percent share by 1810 and over a 50 percent share in 1830. In 1860, 61
percent of the value of American exports was represented by cotton of the value of American
exports in that year. Cotton was king in the trade of the young republic. The growing market
for cotton and other American agricultural products led to an unprecedented expansion of
agricultural settlement, mostly in the eastern half of the United States - west of the
Appalachian Mountains and east of the Mississippi River.

Which of the following statements is NOT the reason for the increased demand of cotton?
A. Cotton’s softness
B. Piece high quality cotton
C. Cotton’s ease of processing
D. The textile industry growth
E. A shortage of flax and wool

8. Read the following text to answer the question.

Announcement
In accordance with the international security regulations, the following items are
never allowed to be taken onto a lane by passengers, either in their carry-on bags or in
their checked luggage Weapons, including knives and guns; explosives, including
dynamite and fireworks.
The following items may be placed in checked luggage but not on carry-on bags;
tools, including hammer, screwdrivers, and wrenches, sports; equipment such as golf
clubs, baseball bats, skis and ski poles. When you pass through the security line, all
bags will go through our X-ray machines and some bags will be manually checked by
personnel, as well.
Thank you for your cooperation. Have a safe and pleasant flight.

What is the announcement about?

A. Flight’s rules cooperation
 B. How to have a pleasant flight
C. A warning to foreign passenger
D. Airport security regulations for passengers
E. An international airport for security guard

9. Read the following text to answer the question.

Announcement
In accordance with the international security regulations, the following items are
never allowed to be taken onto a lane by passengers, either in their carry-on bags or in
their checked luggage Weapons, including knives and guns; explosives, including
dynamite and fireworks.
The following items may be placed in checked luggage but not on carry-on bags;
tools, including hammer, screwdrivers, and wrenches, sports; equipment such as golf
clubs, baseball bats, skis and ski poles. When you pass through the security line, all
bags will go through our X-ray machines and some bags will be manually checked by
personnel, as well.
Thank you for your cooperation. Have a safe and pleasant flight.

“When you pass through the security line, all bags will go through our X-ray machines.”
What does the sentence above mean?
A. All bags will be sent to the X-ray machine
B. All bags will be moved to the X-ray machine
C. All bags will be delivered with X-ray machine
D. All bags will be packed next to the X-ray machine
E. All bags will be checked by using X-ray machine

10. Rearrange the jumbled words into the correct order.

Have a you t your wan do at m project ?

look o t e

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

What is the best arrangement?

A. 6-5-2-8-3-1-7-4-9-10
B. 6-2-5-8-3-1-7-4-9-10
C. 6-2-5-3-8-1-7-4-9-10
D. 6-2-5-8-3-7-1-4-9-10
E. 6-2-5-8-3-1-7-9-4-10

11. Read the following text to answer the question.

Recycling is the process of collecting, processing, and reusing materials that would
otherwise be thrown away. Materials ranging from precious metals to broken glass, from old
newspapers to plastic spoons, can be recycled. The recycling process reclaims the original
material and uses it in new products.
Using recycled materials to make new products costs less and requires less energy than
using new materials. Recycling can also reduce pollution by reducing the demand for high-
pollution alternatives or minimizing the amount of pollution produced during the
manufacturing process.
 Paper products that can be recycled include cardboard containers, wrapping paper, and
office paper. The most commonly recycled paper product is newsprint. Old newspapers are
collected and searched for contaminants such as plastic bags and aluminum foil in
newspaper recycling. The paper went to a processing plant mixed with hot water and turned
into pulp in a machine that works much like a big kitchen blender. The pulp is screened and
filtered to remove smaller contaminants. The pulp then goes to a large vat where the ink
separates from the paper fibers and floats to the surface. The ink is skimmed off, dried, and
reused as ink or burned as boiler fuel. The cleaned pulp is mixed with new wood fibers to be
made into paper again.
Experts estimate the average office worker generates about 5 kg of waste paper per
month. Every ton of recycled paper saves about 1.4 cu m (about 50 cu ft) of landfill space.
One ton of recycled paper saves 17 pulpwood trees (trees used to produce paper).

How can recycling reduce pollution?

A. It is screened and filtered to remove contaminant
B. It minimizes pollution in the manufacturing process
C. It reuses the material that otherwise is thrown away
D. It makes a new product that us cheaper and practical
E. It can recycle paper products into a cardboard container

12. Read the following text to answer the question.

Recycling is the process of collecting, processing, and reusing materials that would
otherwise be thrown away. Materials ranging from precious metals to broken glass, from old
newspapers to plastic spoons, can be recycled. The recycling process reclaims the original
material and uses it in new products.
Using recycled materials to make new products costs less and requires less energy than
using new materials. Recycling can also reduce pollution by reducing the demand for high-
pollution alternatives or minimizing the amount of pollution produced during the
manufacturing process.
Paper products that can be recycled include cardboard containers, wrapping paper, and
office paper. The most commonly recycled paper product is newsprint. Old newspapers are
collected and searched for contaminants such as plastic bags and aluminum foil in
newspaper recycling. The paper went to a processing plant mixed with hot water and turned
into pulp in a machine that works much like a big kitchen blender. The pulp is screened and
filtered to remove smaller contaminants. The pulp then goes to a large vat where the ink
separates from the paper fibers and floats to the surface. The ink is skimmed off, dried, and
reused as ink or burned as boiler fuel. The cleaned pulp is mixed with new wood fibers to be
made into paper again.
Experts estimate the average office worker generates about 5 kg of waste paper per
month. Every ton of recycled paper saves about 1.4 cu m (about 50 cu ft) of landfill space.
One ton of recycled paper saves 17 pulpwood trees (trees used to produce paper).

What can we do to reuse the ink after being separated from the paper fibers?
A. Skimming it to float
B. Drying it to make fiber
C. Burning as boiler fuel
D. Mixing it to make pulp
E. Float it to clean the ink

13. Read the following text to answer the question.

 All human beings eat food and use chemical energy, so do all other animals. Perhaps
you wonder where all that chemical energy comes from. Why doesn't the food all get
used up? The answer is that new food is being grown as fast as old food is used to.
It is the green plants that form new food. Animals either eat the plants or eat other
animals that have eaten plants. The green substance of plants is chlorophyll. Chlorophyll
can absorb sunlight. When it does so, it changes the sun's energy into chemical energy.
The chemical energy present in sunlight chlorophyll combines dioxide in the air with water
from the soil. Starch and other complicated compounds are formed. These are high in
chemical energy obtained from the sunlit chlorophyll. They make up the food on which
humankind and all other animals live.
In the process of forming this food, some oxygen atoms are leftover. These are given
off into the air by the plants. The whole process is called photosynthesis. Thus, plants use
sunlight from food and oxygen to carbon dioxide and water again. Plants change the
sun's energy into chemical energy. And animals change the animal energy into kinetic
and heat energy.

What will happen when the chlorophyll absorbs the sunlight?

A. It will make use of heat energy
B. It will form complicated compound
C. It will change the heat into kinetic energy
D. It will change kinetic energy into chemical energy
E. It will change the sun’s energy into chemical energy

14. Read the following text to answer the question.

All human beings eat food and use chemical energy, so do all other animals. Perhaps
you wonder where all that chemical energy comes from. Why doesn't the food all get
used up? The answer is that new food is being grown as fast as old food is used to.
It is the green plants that form new food. Animals either eat the plants or eat other
animals that have eaten plants. The green substance of plants is chlorophyll. Chlorophyll
can absorb sunlight. When it does so, it changes the sun's energy into chemical energy.
The chemical energy present in sunlight chlorophyll combines dioxide in the air with water
from the soil. Starch and other complicated compounds are formed. These are high in
chemical energy obtained from the sunlit chlorophyll. They make up the food on which
humankind and all other animals live.
In the process of forming this food, some oxygen atoms are leftover. These are given
off into the air by the plants. The whole process is called photosynthesis. Thus, plants use
sunlight from food and oxygen to carbon dioxide and water again. Plants change the
sun's energy into chemical energy. And animals change the animal energy into kinetic
and heat energy.

What can we infer based on the text?

A. The plants need to heat energy to live
B. All human beings need chemical energy
C. Plants absorb sunlight to produce kinetic energy
D. Sun’s energy cannot be formed into kinetic energy
E. Chlorophyll is the most essential thing in photosynthesis

15. Read the following text to answer the question.

Nurul Anwar
Jl. BumiHalim, No. 12, Jakarta 10928
086912345678
nurul@ruangmail.com
5 November 2021

Novita Sari
Human Resource Manager, RuangKoran
Jl. Sapta Raya, No. 150, Jakarta21097

Dear Novita Sari,

I am excited to be applying for the Junior Journalist Role at your company. After
reviewing your job description, I believe that I am the perfect candidate for the position. I
have been writing news articles since I was in high school and I was also the leader of my
school's journalistic organization. In addition, I have been interested in RuangKoran since
it won the Most Creative Publication Award last year. I am certain that I can collaborate
with your editorial team and further develop Indonesian creative media.
I am a recent high school graduate and currently, I am in my first semester of college
in Media and Communication major at Hidayah University. I graduated from high school
with a high distinction due to my high exam scores and my extracurricular achievements. I
gained my journalistic experiences in my school's student newspaper. I started as a field
reporter, in which I learned valuable skills, such as developing detailed articles and
maintaining a resourceful knowledge in news topics. Later, I was promoted to the editor
role, where I managed my team in producing creative content. Under my leadership, our
newspaper won the award for the Best Student Newspaper in the state for two years in a
row. I am confident that my proven skills will help me to contribute to RuangKoran's
success.
I look forward to having a discussion about the job in an interview. I hope that my
skills and experiences will bring value to RuangKoran in the future. Thank you for your
time and consideration.
Sincerely yours,
Nurul Anwar

What makes Nurul Anwar become the perfect candidate for the position?
A. He loves being a journalist
B. He believed he could make it
C. He read many articles in his spare time
D. He led the school journalist organization
E. He won the most creative journalist competition

16. Read the following text to answer the question.

Nurul Anwar
Jl. BumiHalim, No. 12, Jakarta 10928
086912345678
nurul@ruangmail.com

5 November 2021

Novita Sari
Human Resource Manager, RuangKoran
Jl. Sapta Raya, No. 150, Jakarta21097

Dear Novita Sari,

I am excited to be applying for the Junior Journalist Role at your company. After
reviewing your job description, I believe that I am the perfect candidate for the position. I
have been writing news articles since I was in high school and I was also the leader of my
school's journalistic organization. In addition, I have been interested in RuangKoran since
it won the Most Creative Publication Award last year. I am certain that I can collaborate
with your editorial team and further develop Indonesian creative media.
I am a recent high school graduate and currently, I am in my first semester of college
in Media and Communication major at Hidayah University. I graduated from high school
with a high distinction due to my high exam scores and my extracurricular achievements. I
gained my journalistic experiences in my school's student newspaper. I started as a field
reporter, in which I learned valuable skills, such as developing detailed articles and
maintaining a resourceful knowledge in news topics. Later, I was promoted to the editor
role, where I managed my team in producing creative content. Under my leadership, our
newspaper won the award for the Best Student Newspaper in the state for two years in a
row. I am confident that my proven skills will help me to contribute to RuangKoran's
success.
I look forward to having a discussion about the job in an interview. I hope that my
skills and experiences will bring value to RuangKoran in the future. Thank you for your
time and consideration.
Sincerely yours,
Nurul Anwar

What can we infer about Nurul Anwar?

A. He is a university student
B. He is the most creative journalist
C. He is a senior high school student
D. He is the leader of a newspaper company
E. He is the leader of a journalist organization

17. Read the following text to answer the question.

Nurul Anwar
Jl. BumiHalim, No. 12, Jakarta 10928
086912345678
nurul@ruangmail.com

5 November 2021

Novita Sari
Human Resource Manager, RuangKoran
Jl. Sapta Raya, No. 150, Jakarta21097

Dear Novita Sari,

I am excited to be applying for the Junior Journalist Role at your company. After
reviewing your job description, I believe that I am the perfect candidate for the position. I
have been writing news articles since I was in high school and I was also the leader of my
school's journalistic organization. In addition, I have been interested in RuangKoran since
it won the Most Creative Publication Award last year. I am certain that I can collaborate
with your editorial team and further develop Indonesian creative media.
I am a recent high school graduate and currently, I am in my first semester of college
in Media and Communication major at Hidayah University. I graduated from high school
with a high distinction due to my high exam scores and my extracurricular achievements. I
gained my journalistic experiences in my school's student newspaper. I started as a field
reporter, in which I learned valuable skills, such as developing detailed articles and
maintaining a resourceful knowledge in news topics. Later, I was promoted to the editor
role, where I managed my team in producing creative content. Under my leadership, our
newspaper won the award for the Best Student Newspaper in the state for two years in a
row. I am confident that my proven skills will help me to contribute to RuangKoran's
success.
I look forward to having a discussion about the job in an interview. I hope that my
skills and experiences will bring value to RuangKoran in the future. Thank you for your
time and consideration.
Sincerely yours,
Nurul Anwar

What makes NurulAnwer different from his classmates?

A. He wrote articles for the school newspaper
B. He became a field reporter for the first time
C. He was promoted as the editor of the school newspaper
D. He was majoring in communication at Hidayah University
E. He got many achievements and high scores in the examination

18. Read the following text to answer the question.

What can we infer from the caption?

A. People will succeed together with their friends
B. Someone’s success depends on the family support
C. Good teamwork will lead to success business
D. A good environment creates a better chance for success
E. Support from the team will be the only reason for success

19. Read the following text to answer the question.

What can we infer from the caption?
A. We may not give up with our dreams
B. We have to keep on track a whole life
C. We must be strong to conquer difficulties
D. We must take our vision along the lifetime
E. We make a wonderful time with our journey

20. Mother said, “You have to study hard to pass the university passing grade.”
What does the sentence mean?
A. Mother said that I must study hard to pass the university passing grade.
B. Mother said that I might study hard to pass the university passing grade.
C. Mother said that you must study hard to pass the university passing grade
D. Mother said that you might study hard to pass the university passing grade
E. Mother said that you have to study hard to pass the university passing grade

21. Read the following text to answer the question.

Why did the sender of the card congratulate Mr. Wijaya?

A. He gets a new title on his education
B. He promotes himself to a new position
C. He achieves a better career on his work
 D. He reaches the best position on his career
E. He gains the highest position in the office

22. Read the following text to answer the question.

What can we do if we want to attend the event?

A. Call the RSVP
B. Send an email
C. Contact Catherine
D. Come to the venue
E. Contact the parents

23. Read the following text to answer the question.

What do they celebrate?

A. A celebration
B. A rehearsal
C. A ceremony
D. A wedding
 E. A funeral

24. Read the following text to answer the question.

The Danger of Sugar
Sugar is sweet, but it can negatively affect our body. How sugar actually affects heart
health is not completely understood, but it appears to have several indirect connections.
What is the danger of sugar?
Obesity rates are rising worldwide, and evidence suggests that added sugar, often from
sugar-sweetened beverages, is a major contributor to obesity. Sugar-sweetened drinks like
sodas, juices, and sweet teas are loaded with fructose, a type of simple sugar. Consuming
fructose increases your hunger and desire for food more than glucose, the main type of
sugar found in starchy foods.
Also, drinking a lot of sugar-sweetened beverages is linked to an increased amount of
visceral fat, a kind of deep belly fat associated with conditions like diabetes and heart
disease. High-sugar diets have been associated with an increased risk of many diseases,
including heart disease, the number one cause of death worldwide. Evidence suggests that
high-sugar diets can lead to obesity and inflammation as well as high triglycerides, blood
sugar, and blood pressure levels, all of which are risk factors for heart disease. Additionally,
consuming too much sugar, especially from sugar-sweetened drinks, has been linked to
atherosclerosis, a disease characterized by fatty, artery-clogging deposits.
A study of over 25,877 adults found that individuals who consumed more added sugar
had a greater risk of developing heart disease and coronary complications compared to
individuals who consumed less added sugar. Your body needs some sugar for energy, but
the rest is stored as fat. Not shockingly, sugar's relationship to weight gain affects your
health. So, you have to consume sugar moderately, not too much.

How can sugar harm our health?

A. It reduces body resistance
B. It increases the risk of infertility
C. It makes us want to eat more
D. It triggers onset of muscle spasms
E. It mixes glucose with fat in our body

25. Read the following text to answer the question.

The Danger of Sugar
Sugar is sweet, but it can negatively affect our body. How sugar actually affects heart
health is not completely understood, but it appears to have several indirect connections.
What is the danger of sugar?
Obesity rates are rising worldwide, and evidence suggests that added sugar, often from
sugar-sweetened beverages, is a major contributor to obesity. Sugar-sweetened drinks like
sodas, juices, and sweet teas are loaded with fructose, a type of simple sugar. Consuming
fructose increases your hunger and desire for food more than glucose, the main type of
sugar found in starchy foods.
Also, drinking a lot of sugar-sweetened beverages is linked to an increased amount of
visceral fat, a kind of deep belly fat associated with conditions like diabetes and heart
disease. High-sugar diets have been associated with an increased risk of many diseases,
including heart disease, the number one cause of death worldwide. Evidence suggests that
high-sugar diets can lead to obesity and inflammation as well as high triglycerides, blood
sugar, and blood pressure levels, all of which are risk factors for heart disease. Additionally,
consuming too much sugar, especially from sugar-sweetened drinks, has been linked to
atherosclerosis, a disease characterized by fatty, artery-clogging deposits.
 A study of over 25,877 adults found that individuals who consumed more added sugar
had a greater risk of developing heart disease and coronary complications compared to
individuals who consumed less added sugar. Your body needs some sugar for energy, but
the rest is stored as fat. Not shockingly, sugar's relationship to weight gain affects your
health. So, you have to consume sugar moderately, not too much.

The following statement is not the importance of controlling the sugar level in our body…
A. It shapes our body fitness
B. It maintains our stamina and health
C. It helps us controlling weight gaining
D. It supports the healthy activity of living
E. It minimizes the risk of nerve symptom

26. Amar : There’s somebody behind us.

Umar : Are you sure?
Amar : Yes. I think we ____
What is the appropriate expression to complete the dialogue?
A. Follow
B. Followed
C. Are followed
D. Are following
E. Have followed

27. Read the following text to answer the question.

Dear Mrs. Risti
Sorry if I presumptuously sent this email to you. I hope you are willing to read it. Right
now, I'm confused and don't know who to tell.
I'm participating in an essay competition organized by a leading online media. The
theme of the competition is about natural disasters. I have to write a-2000-words essay
which was very difficult for me. I think it's too long. In addition, I have difficulty combining
ideas so that they support each other from the beginning to the end of the writing. I also
need help composing sentences with the correct grammatical arrangement, and the most
challenging part is preparing a logical argument accompanied by sufficient support.
Will you be my counselor? Here is my throwback draft of my essay so you can consider
it. That's all from me. Please reply if you please.
From your students,
Alifa

Why did Alifa send Mrs. Risti a letter?

A. To inquire for help to write an essay
B. To help Mrs. Risti write an essay
C. To overcome her problems in writing
D. To request a partner for a competition
E. To ask for an English remedial test

28. Read the following text to answer the question.

Dear Mrs. Risti
Sorry if I presumptuously sent this email to you. I hope you are willing to read it. Right
now, I'm confused and don't know who to tell.
I'm participating in an essay competition organized by a leading online media. The
theme of the competition is about natural disasters. I have to write a-2000-words essay
which was very difficult for me. I think it's too long. In addition, I have difficulty combining
ideas so that they support each other from the beginning to the end of the writing. I also
need help composing sentences with the correct grammatical arrangement, and the most
challenging part is preparing a logical argument accompanied by sufficient support.
Will you be my counselor? Here is my throwback draft of my essay so you can consider
it. That's all from me. Please reply if you please.
From your students,
Alifa

“I also need help composing sentences with the correct grammatical arrangement”
What is the appropriate word to replace the word “composing” in the sentence?
A. Constructing
B. Increasing
C. Elaborating
D. Searching
E. Understanding

29. Read the following text to answer the question.

Dear Mrs. Risti
Sorry if I presumptuously sent this email to you. I hope you are willing to read it. Right
now, I'm confused and don't know who to tell.
I'm participating in an essay competition organized by a leading online media. The
theme of the competition is about natural disasters. I have to write a-2000-words essay
which was very difficult for me. I think it's too long. In addition, I have difficulty combining
ideas so that they support each other from the beginning to the end of the writing. I also
need help composing sentences with the correct grammatical arrangement, and the most
challenging part is preparing a logical argument accompanied by sufficient support.
Will you be my counselor? Here is my throwback draft of my essay so you can consider
it. That's all from me. Please reply if you please.
From your students,
Alifa

What can we infer from the text?

A. The competition is so prestigious
B. Alifa has written some essays
C. Mrs. Risti is a reputable writer
D. Mrs. Risti is the writer’s counselor
E. Alifa has no experience in writing an essay

30. Safa misses her grandma due to ____. However, she plans to visit her grandma on
holiday because ____.
Which phrases / clauses are appropriate with the sentence?
A. The long pandemic / the possible intercity is trip now
B. The long pandemic / the possible is intercity trip now
C. The long pandemic / the intercity trip is possible now
D. The pandemic is long / the intercity trip is possible now
E. The pandemic is long / the possible intercity is trip now

31. Devi : Hi, Rina. Meet my sister, Lala.

Rina : Hi, Lala. It’s nice to meet you. You look like MaudyAyunda, my idol.
Lala : Oh, really? Thank you. Nice to meet you too. ____ by the way.
Rina : Thanks.
What is the appropriate expression to complete the dialogue?
A. We have to go now
B. I am so tired today
C. I like your outfit today
D. We plan to go shopping
E. I need to know your address

32. I love living in this town. The town is so quiet and clean. The people are also nice and
friendly. It makes me feel at home. I moved here in 2018. So, I ____ here for about
five years.
What verb can complete the sentence?
A. Live
B. Lived
C. Living
D. Is living
E. Have lived

33. Beby : Have you made any holiday plans?

Lisa : Well, I’ve planned a very good thing. ____
Beby : That sounds great. How long will it be?
Lisa : I’m not sure, but maybe it will be about three days. I only have five days off.
What is the appropriate expression to complete the dialogue?
A. I join a short course in Jakarta
B. I’ll join a short course in Jakarta
C. I’m joining a short course in Jakarta
D. I’ve joined a short course in Jakarta
E. I’m going to join a short course in Jakarta

34. Read the following text carefully to answer the question.

Ubud, which has a lush panorama, is located in the central part of Bali Island. The name
Ubud comes from the Balinese word Ubad which means medicine, inspired by the
abundance of medicinal plants and herbs in this region. If you’re looking for peace, Ubud is
the place to be. Steeped in culture and enhanced by magnificent vistas, Ubud offers a
respite from the humdrum of your busy life. Ubud was just a small village in the past, but
now it has grown into a thriving yet laid-back cosmopolitan community.
Ubud pampers visitors in body and soul. Fine dining restaurants and spas here will
delight and relax the senses. A walk through the lush paddy fields, watching colorful
processions of women gracefully balancing piles of fruit offerings on their way to the temple,
are lasting impressions and simply breathtaking.
To best experience the nature of Ubud, you might want to choose the accommodation
located off the heart of Ubud, somewhere between the greeneries and sounds of nature. But
if you want to stay close to the action, numerous accommodation choices are available in
Ubud city center.

What is the text mostly telling?

A. Ubud is a tourism village
B. Ubud is an artistic small city
C. Ubud is a populated area
D. Ubud is a relaxing big city
E. Ubud is a quiet small town
 35. Read the following text carefully to answer the question.
Ubud, which has a lush panorama, is located in the central part of Bali Island. The name
Ubud comes from the Balinese word Ubad which means medicine, inspired by the
abundance of medicinal plants and herbs in this region. If you’re looking for peace, Ubud is
the place to be. Steeped in culture and enhanced by magnificent vistas, Ubud offers a
respite from the humdrum of your busy life. Ubud was just a small village in the past, but
now it has grown into a thriving yet laid-back cosmopolitan community.
Ubud pampers visitors in body and soul. Fine dining restaurants and spas here will
delight and relax the senses. A walk through the lush paddy fields, watching colorful
processions of women gracefully balancing piles of fruit offerings on their way to the temple,
are lasting impressions and simply breathtaking.
To best experience the nature of Ubud, you might want to choose the accommodation
located off the heart of Ubud, somewhere between the greeneries and sounds of nature. But
if you want to stay close to the action, numerous accommodation choices are available in
Ubud city center.

“...numerous accommodation choices are available in Ubud city center.”

What word has the similar meaning to “available” in the text?
A. Reachable
B. Derivable
C. Obtainable
D. Serviceable
E. Purchasable

36. Read the following text carefully to answer the question.

What is the aim of the announcement?

A. To inform the students to attend an extra lesson
B. To announce the students about optional classes
C. To invite the students to support the extra lesson
D. To give the students a chance to join the classes
 E. To lead the students to do activities for the extra class

37. Read the following text carefully to answer the question.

What is the purpose of the activities mentioned in the announcement?

A. To improve the students’ achievement this year
B. To help the students gain the best score on the final exam
C. To give a better learning experience for the students
D. To support the students’ performance in the course
E. To overcome the students’ problem in the last exam

38. Read the following text to answer the question.

My last holiday was a five-day trip to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. It was my first actual
holiday in the last several years. Usually, I continue to work on my trips, but this time I
decided not to.
I went on this trip with my sister. We went by train. My first visit to Tbilisi, but my sister
was there a year before. So, she knew all the interesting places and sights and showed me
the city.
As it was my only holiday for a long time, I didn’t want to have a tight schedule and
preferred to spend it in a chill way. I woke up without the alarm, had breakfast slowly and
then we decided where to go and what to do today.
We have visited some famous places such as the monument Mother of Georgia, placed
at the top of the mountain, and some historical churches. We used an old funicular to reach
the top of another mountain with the amusement park. We walk a lot every day and explore
almost every part of the city. I do love restaurants in Tbilisi. We tried Italian, Japanese,
French and Georgian cosines. The food in Georgia is cheap and amazing!
It was five amazing days. I felt so relaxed and ready for new challenges at my job.

Before having a holiday in Tbilisi, what did the writer usually do during holiday?
A. Enjoying her time
B. Having fun with friends
C. Doing her work
 D. Going for shopping
E. Meeting her customers

39. Read the following text to answer the question.

My last holiday was a five-day trip to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. It was my first actual
holiday in the last several years. Usually, I continue to work on my trips, but this time I
decided not to.
I went on this trip with my sister. We went by train. My first visit to Tbilisi, but my sister
was there a year before. So, she knew all the interesting places and sights and showed me
the city.
As it was my only holiday for a long time, I didn’t want to have a tight schedule and
preferred to spend it in a chill way. I woke up without the alarm, had breakfast slowly and
then we decided where to go and what to do today.
We have visited some famous places such as the monument Mother of Georgia, placed
at the top of the mountain, and some historical churches. We used an old funicular to reach
the top of another mountain with the amusement park. We walk a lot every day and explore
almost every part of the city. I do love restaurants in Tbilisi. We tried Italian, Japanese,
French and Georgian cosines. The food in Georgia is cheap and amazing!
It was five amazing days. I felt so relaxed and ready for new challenges at my job.

Which statement is correct based on the text?

A. They had a pretty slow pace during the holiday
B. The sister loved the time they went to the mall
C. The place was crowded during the high seasons
D. The hotel was luxurious but giving the discounts
E. The famous place in Tbilisi were pretty expensive

40. Read the following text to answer the question.

My last holiday was a five-day trip to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. It was my first actual
holiday in the last several years. Usually, I continue to work on my trips, but this time I
decided not to.
I went on this trip with my sister. We went by train. My first visit to Tbilisi, but my sister
was there a year before. So, she knew all the interesting places and sights and showed me
the city.
As it was my only holiday for a long time, I didn’t want to have a tight schedule and
preferred to spend it in a chill way. I woke up without the alarm, had breakfast slowly and
then we decided where to go and what to do today.
We have visited some famous places such as the monument Mother of Georgia, placed
at the top of the mountain, and some historical churches. We used an old funicular to reach
the top of another mountain with the amusement park. We walk a lot every day and explore
almost every part of the city. I do love restaurants in Tbilisi. We tried Italian, Japanese,
French and Georgian cosines. The food in Georgia is cheap and amazing!
It was five amazing days. I felt so relaxed and ready for new challenges at my job.

Why was the holiday so thrilling for the writer?

A. Because they visited a famous place in Tbilisi
B. Because she loved being really free this time
C. The schedule was flexible to adjust their mood
D. The holiday helped them ready for the next class
E. It gave them cheap cost but wonderful experience
 41. Alya : I don’t know what to do during the school holiday. Any ideas?
Razita : If you ____ the city holiday atmosphere, just give me a call. I’ll be there to
accompany you.
What is the appropriate verb to complete the dialogue?
A. Enjoyed
B. Enjoying
C. Want to enjoy
D. Will enjoy
E. Must enjoy

42. Read the following text to answer the question.

More than one-third of international students graduating from Australian universities,
mainly Asians, have such poor English skills they should never have been admitted.
Research by demographer Bob Birrell found that more than 50 percent of South Korean and
Thai students did not have sufficient English to work professionally in Australia, along with
more than 43 percent of Chinese graduates. Some 17 percent of students from Singapore
and India, where English is more widely spoken, also failed to reach the required level.
Overall, 34 percent of the graduating international students offered permanent residence
visas in 2006 did not have competent English.
Birrell of Melbourne's Monash University said almost all the 12.000 graduates tested for
the survey were from Asia because they are most likely to apply for permanent residency
after completing their studies. However, he said he believed the study to represent all
international students, partly because Asia was a significant source of fee-paying overseas
students for Australian universities. "It does raise questions about university standards,"
Birrell told AFP. Tertiary institutions rely on international students because they provide 15
percent of funding, suggesting that academic standards are sacrificed in favor of financial
rewards.Education Minister Julie Bishop described the survey as "an extraordinary attack by
Professor Birrell on our fig universities."
International students must meet international language benchmarks to get a place in
Australia," she said. The study found all graduates tested had enough command of the
language to cope in most situations. However, people who have reached this standard are
still not capable of conducting sophisticated discourse at the professional level.
In his report, Birrell said there was a "mountain of anecdotal material" that many
overseas students struggle 20 to meet their course requirements and those universities cope
by lowering the English demands of the courses. 'There is widening recognition of the
English problem,' he said. 'But universities were hesitant to make students take extra
language courses because this would make them more expensive and therefore less
attractive than rival institutions,' he said. However, Professor Gerard Sutton, the president of
the Australian Vice-Chancellors Committee, said most international students would be
proficient in reading, writing, and listening to English. I think a deficiency in spoken language
has been highlighted, he told AFP, adding that a lack in this area would not prevent them
from completing a university course.

What can we infer about the respondents?

A. They were students entering Australian universities from Asia
B. They were all foreign students graduating from Australian universities
C. They were Australian and foreign graduates of all Australian universities
D. They were foreign students at graduate programs in Australian universities
E. They were mostly Asian students who graduated from Australian universities

43. Read the following text to answer the question.

 More than one-third of international students graduating from Australian universities,
mainly Asians, have such poor English skills they should never have been admitted.
Research by demographer Bob Birrell found that more than 50 percent of South Korean and
Thai students did not have sufficient English to work professionally in Australia, along with
more than 43 percent of Chinese graduates. Some 17 percent of students from Singapore
and India, where English is more widely spoken, also failed to reach the required level.
Overall, 34 percent of the graduating international students offered permanent residence
visas in 2006 did not have competent English.
Birrell of Melbourne's Monash University said almost all the 12.000 graduates tested for
the survey were from Asia because they are most likely to apply for permanent residency
after completing their studies. However, he said he believed the study to represent all
international students, partly because Asia was a significant source of fee-paying overseas
students for Australian universities. "It does raise questions about university standards,"
Birrell told AFP. Tertiary institutions rely on international students because they provide 15
percent of funding, suggesting that academic standards are sacrificed in favor of financial
rewards.Education Minister Julie Bishop described the survey as "an extraordinary attack by
Professor Birrell on our fig universities."
International students must meet international language benchmarks to get a place in
Australia," she said. The study found all graduates tested had enough command of the
language to cope in most situations. However, people who have reached this standard are
still not capable of conducting sophisticated discourse at the professional level.
In his report, Birrell said there was a "mountain of anecdotal material" that many
overseas students struggle 20 to meet their course requirements and those universities cope
by lowering the English demands of the courses. 'There is widening recognition of the
English problem,' he said. 'But universities were hesitant to make students take extra
language courses because this would make them more expensive and therefore less
attractive than rival institutions,' he said. However, Professor Gerard Sutton, the president of
the Australian Vice-Chancellors Committee, said most international students would be
proficient in reading, writing, and listening to English. I think a deficiency in spoken language
has been highlighted, he told AFP, adding that a lack in this area would not prevent them
from completing a university course.

Where is the passage probably taken from?

A. A popular lifestyle magazine for young people
B. An article in education column of a newspaper
C. A brochure about tertiary education in Australia
D. A handbook for foreign university students in Australia
E. A demographic report for Australian Ministry of Education

44. Read the following text to answer the question.

More than one-third of international students graduating from Australian universities,
mainly Asians, have such poor English skills they should never have been admitted.
Research by demographer Bob Birrell found that more than 50 percent of South Korean and
Thai students did not have sufficient English to work professionally in Australia, along with
more than 43 percent of Chinese graduates. Some 17 percent of students from Singapore
and India, where English is more widely spoken, also failed to reach the required level.
Overall, 34 percent of the graduating international students offered permanent residence
visas in 2006 did not have competent English.
Birrell of Melbourne's Monash University said almost all the 12.000 graduates tested for
the survey were from Asia because they are most likely to apply for permanent residency
after completing their studies. However, he said he believed the study to represent all
international students, partly because Asia was a significant source of fee-paying overseas
students for Australian universities. "It does raise questions about university standards,"
Birrell told AFP. Tertiary institutions rely on international students because they provide 15
percent of funding, suggesting that academic standards are sacrificed in favor of financial
rewards.Education Minister Julie Bishop described the survey as "an extraordinary attack by
Professor Birrell on our fig universities."
International students must meet international language benchmarks to get a place in
Australia," she said. The study found all graduates tested had enough command of the
language to cope in most situations. However, people who have reached this standard are
still not capable of conducting sophisticated discourse at the professional level.
In his report, Birrell said there was a "mountain of anecdotal material" that many
overseas students struggle 20 to meet their course requirements and those universities cope
by lowering the English demands of the courses. 'There is widening recognition of the
English problem,' he said. 'But universities were hesitant to make students take extra
language courses because this would make them more expensive and therefore less
attractive than rival institutions,' he said. However, Professor Gerard Sutton, the president of
the Australian Vice-Chancellors Committee, said most international students would be
proficient in reading, writing, and listening to English. I think a deficiency in spoken language
has been highlighted, he told AFP, adding that a lack in this area would not prevent them
from completing a university course.

Which of the following statements is FALSE about Asian students studying in Australian
universities?
A. They pay the highest fees for their education compared to other foreign students.
B. Most of these students do not meet the requirements for Australian universities.
C. Australian universities consider Asian students as the major source of their income.
D. Students from Singapore and India are better in their English than those from China.
E. There is no problem for graduating foreign students to get permanent resident visas,

45. Read the following text to answer the question.

Ingredients:
 1 pack or 12 burger buns
 1/3-pound chuck roast, rinsed and dried
 2 medium onions, chopped
 1 tbsp olive oil
 2 tomatoes
 barbecue sauce
 salt
 freshly ground black pepper

Steps
 Put olive oil in a pot. Then heat it on medium heat.
 Cook the onions for about 5 minutes. Then, add the tomato and barbecue sauce while
increasing the heat to medium high and cook for 10 minutes.
 Next, add the chuck roast and cook until the meat is very tender, for about 3 hours. Stir
occasionally.
 Transfer the meat from the pot to a plate. Then, shred the roast into small pieces with a
knife and a fork.
 Set the heat on medium-high until the liquid becomes thicker. Uncover the pot. Don’t
forget to stir it to prevent burning.
 Put the meat back into the pan. Warm it thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve
on buns.

What does the text tell us about?

A. How to eat braised beef burger
 B. How to make braised beef burger
C. Description of braised beef burger
D. Ingredients to make braised beef burger
E. Equipment needed to make braised beef burger

46. Read the following text to answer the question.

Ingredients:
 1 pack or 12 burger buns
 1/3-pound chuck roast, rinsed and dried
 2 medium onions, chopped
 1 tbsp olive oil
 2 tomatoes
 barbecue sauce
 salt
 freshly ground black pepper

Steps
 Put olive oil in a pot. Then heat it on medium heat.
 Cook the onions for about 5 minutes. Then, add the tomato and barbecue sauce while
increasing the heat to medium high and cook for 10 minutes.
 Next, add the chuck roast and cook until the meat is very tender, for about 3 hours. Stir
occasionally.
 Transfer the meat from the pot to a plate. Then, shred the roast into small pieces with a
knife and a fork.
 Set the heat on medium-high until the liquid becomes thicker. Uncover the pot. Don’t
forget to stir it to prevent burning.
 Put the meat back into the pan. Warm it thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve
on buns.

“Warm it thoroughly.” (the sixth step)

What does the word “thoroughly” mean?
A. Completely
B. Carefully
C. Slowly
D. Briefly
E. Subtly

47. Read the following text to answer the question.

Over this decade, employment in jobs requiring education beyond a high school diploma
will grow more rapidly than employment in jobs that do not; of the 30 fastest growing
occupations, more than half require post-secondary education. With the average earnings of
college graduates at a level that is twice as high as that of workers with only a high school
diploma, higher education is now the clearest (i) ____ into the middle class.
In higher education, the U.S. has been outpaced internationally. While the United
States ranks ninth in the world in the proportion of young adults enrolled in college, we
have fallen to 16th in the world in our share of certificates and degrees awarded to adults
ages 25-34 lagging behind Korea, Canada, Japan, and other nations. While more than
half of college students graduate within six years, the (ii) ____ for low-income students is
around 25 percent.
Acknowledging these factors early in his administration, President Obama challenged
every American to commit to at least one year of higher education or postsecondary
training. (iii) ____ that America would once again have the highest proportion of college
graduates in the world by 2020.
What is the appropriate word to complete point (i)?
A. Effort
B. Position
C. Beginning
D. Advantage
E. knowledge

48. Read the following text to answer the question.

Over this decade, employment in jobs requiring education beyond a high school diploma
will grow more rapidly than employment in jobs that do not; of the 30 fastest growing
occupations, more than half require post-secondary education. With the average earnings of
college graduates at a level that is twice as high as that of workers with only a high school
diploma, higher education is now the clearest (i) ____ into the middle class.
In higher education, the U.S. has been outpaced internationally. While the United
States ranks ninth in the world in the proportion of young adults enrolled in college, we
have fallen to 16th in the world in our share of certificates and degrees awarded to adults
ages 25-34 lagging behind Korea, Canada, Japan, and other nations. While more than
half of college students graduate within six years, the (ii) ____ for low-income students is
around 25 percent.
Acknowledging these factors early in his administration, President Obama challenged
every American to commit to at least one year of higher education or postsecondary
training. (iii) ____ that America would once again have the highest proportion of college
graduates in the world by 2020.
What is the appropriate phrase to complete point (ii)?
A. Completion rate
B. Academic capacity
C. Logical understanding
D. Learning achievement
E. Intellectual development

49. Read the following text to answer the question.

Over this decade, employment in jobs requiring education beyond a high school diploma
will grow more rapidly than employment in jobs that do not; of the 30 fastest growing
occupations, more than half require post-secondary education. With the average earnings of
college graduates at a level that is twice as high as that of workers with only a high school
diploma, higher education is now the clearest (i) ____ into the middle class.
In higher education, the U.S. has been outpaced internationally. While the United
States ranks ninth in the world in the proportion of young adults enrolled in college, we
have fallen to 16th in the world in our share of certificates and degrees awarded to adults
ages 25-34 lagging behind Korea, Canada, Japan, and other nations. While more than
half of college students graduate within six years, the (ii) ____ for low-income students is
around 25 percent.
Acknowledging these factors early in his administration, President Obama challenged
every American to commit to at least one year of higher education or postsecondary
training. (iii) ____ that America would once again have the highest proportion of college
graduates in the world by 2020.
What is the appropriate clause to complete point (iii)?
 A. Americans will deserve higher education for their future
B. Middle class Americans are invited to provide financial aids
C. President has set up a new educational goal for the country
D. American students are suggested to take entrepreneurial skills
E. The government recommends Americans for college education

50. Put the following passage into the correct order.

1) Well, corruption is common everywhere in the world, even in the United States. It's
just a matter of intensity.
2) Do you know what the meaning of corruption is?
3) The survey has made me sad, actually. because I stay and earn a living here in the
capital. As most people know. TanjungPriok port smuggling is not a new thing at all.
Entrepreneurs who want to minimize their tax payments tend to do such a thing more
often. They even bribe the officials.
4) What is the relation between money and corruption?
5) However, it is quite shocking when one reliable survey claims Jakarta as the most
corrupt place in Indonesia.
6) I believe we should start at the earliest stages in school and I think everyone
should be involved in the effort to eradicate corruption. We must not make any
distinction.
7) Well, I think the measures taken so far to overcome the problem by punishing the
corruptors is still not far enough. We have to prevent the younger generations from
getting a bad mentality caused by corruption.

What is the best order of the passage?

A. 2-4-1-5-7-3-6
B. 2-4-1-5-3-7-6
C. 2-4-7-5-3-1-6
D. 2-1-4-5-3-7-6
E. 2-4-1-5-3-6-7